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Felony vs. Misdemeanor Charges in Baton Rouge: How the Charge Gets Decided
One of the most common questions we get from people arrested in Baton Rouge is simple: is this a felony or a misdemeanor? The answer isn’t always obvious at the moment of arrest, and it can change as the case moves forward. When someone is arrested, the arresting officer books them on the charge they…
First Appearance and Bail in the 19th Judicial District Court: What to Expect
Every criminal case arrested within East Baton Rouge Parish moves through the 19th Judicial District Court. For someone newly arrested — or their family — the first real contact with that court is the “first appearance,” where a judge formally advises the accused of the charges and addresses bail. In practice, this hearing is brief….
What Happens After You’re Booked at East Baton Rouge Parish Prison
If someone you love has just been arrested in Baton Rouge, the first hours can be the most confusing and frightening part of the entire process. Most adult arrests in East Baton Rouge Parish end with the person being transported to East Baton Rouge Parish Prison (EBRPP) on Fair Wood Drive, where they are booked,…
Louisiana Wrongful Conviction Compensation: Why the AG’s Opposition Is Wrong
Louisiana Says It Compensates the Innocent. Our Attorney General Is Fighting to Make Sure It Doesn’t. By David Rozas, Rozas Law I have spent 21 years defending people the state of Louisiana wanted to lock up. In that time, I have learned that the hardest part of this job is not the trial. It…
What Sex Crime Charges Look Like Under Louisiana Law
Louisiana’s sex offense statutes cover an enormous range of conduct, and the labels matter less to the public than they do in court. The charges run from misdemeanor-level contexts up through serious felonies: indecent behavior with juveniles under La. R.S. 14:81, felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile under La. R.S. 14:80, sexual battery under La….
Federal Wire Fraud Charges in Louisiana: What You’re Really Facing
Wire fraud is the federal government’s favorite charge. That is not an exaggeration. Prosecutors in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Louisiana reach for 18 U.S.C. § 1343 constantly, because it is broad, flexible, and easy to stack. If the government believes you devised a scheme to defraud someone and used any…
Rozas Law Firm Welcomes Ken Mayeaux and the Mayeaux & Associates Team
Rozas Law Firm is pleased to welcome attorney Ken Mayeaux, along with the attorneys and staff of Mayeaux & Associates L.C., to our firm. The transition will take place during July and August 2026. It brings together two Baton Rouge legal teams that share a commitment to helping immigrants, individuals and families navigate challenging legal…
Eligibility for Expungements
Expungements in Louisiana are available to individuals who were convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, and completed their sentence. However, certain criminal offenses are not eligible for expungement. These include sex crimes, some violent crimes, and traffic offenses. It’s important to note that even if an individual is eligible for expungement, they may have to…
